Col du Parpaillon

#2225 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Col du Parpaillon is a pass in the Cottian Alps of southern France in the Parpaillon massif. It connects La Condamine-Châtelard, the Ubaye Valley in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department with Crévoux, Embrun in Hautes-Alpes. The crest of the pass rises to 2,780 metres. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 9121 ftCoordinates: 44°29'18"N, 6°38'46"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Col du Parpaillon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort de Tournoux, Ubaye Valley, Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre, Redoute de Berwick.

5.5 miE
Forts and castles
Fort de Tournoux
140 min walk • The Fort de Tournoux is a fortification complex in the Ubaye Valley in the French Alps. It was built between 1843 and the early 20th century to defend France against invasion from Italy and Savoy.
3.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Ubaye Valley
97 min walk • The Ubaye Valley is an area in the Alpes de Haute-Provence département, in the French Alps, having approximately 7,700 residents. Its residents are called Ubayens. Its principal town is the sous-préfecture of Barcelonnette.
6.4 miSE
Church
Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre, Jausiers
164 min walk • The Saint-Nicolas-de-Myre church is a Catholic church located in Jausiers, France. The church is baroque, counter-reformation style, more classical and less theatrical than in Italy, Austria, and Spain.
5.2 miE
Forts and castles
Redoute de Berwick
132 min walk • The Berwick redoubt is a redoubt located in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France, named after Marshal de Berwick.
4.5 miW
Locality
Les Orres
114 min walk • One of the main draws of Les Orres is its stunning natural surroundings. The commune is surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, visitors can enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding on the...
4.5 miNW
Locality
Crévoux
114 min walk • Crévoux is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.